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Samantha '21: Pursuing Business Opportunities Without a Business Major

Samantha ’21: Pursuing Business Opportunities Without a Business Major

Posted on June 28, 2021 by aal061
“Hey there! I’m Sam, a senior at Northwestern studying Economics, Business, and Human-centered Design Innovation, and when I’m not walking backwards, I’m working with Chicagoland nonprofits to... Read More
Maria '23: Finding My Community -- Imposter Syndrome & Me

Maria ’23: Finding My Community — Imposter Syndrome & Me

Posted on June 28, 2021 by aal061
Stepping off the plane at O’Hare I never thought an airport terminal would bring tears to my eyes. I wasn’t crying because I was sad, I cried because I was excited to see what the next four years ... Read More
Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Class of 2021: Advice for our Freshman Selves

Posted on June 14, 2021 by aal061
“Stay curious, continue to try new things, and be open to meeting new people! – Julia (Park Ridge, IL) Music Composition & Learning and Organizational Change (LOC)   “Get involved i... Read More
Henry '20, '21: Coming to NU from a Rural Community

Henry ’20, ’21: Coming to NU from a Rural Community

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by aal061
“Is this…Group 180?” I stammered, staring straight at the sign sticking out of her backpack. Nice one.   “Yes! You must be Henry. Glad you found us.” My peer adviser, Ruthie, exclai... Read More
Andrew '22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Andrew ’22: The Arts at Northwestern as a Non-Major

Posted on May 17, 2021 by aal061
When I arrived on campus my freshman year in the fall of 2018, I knew immediately that I wanted to find a way to continue to actively engage my passion for music even though I was entering Northwester... Read More
Cal '21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern

Cal ’21: The Truth about the Academic Environment at Northwestern

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Admissions Blog
Packing up my belongings on the eve of move-in day, I was nervous. I had already registered for classes, found a roommate, and printed out photos to hang on my dorm room wall. Everything was ready to ... Read More
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